Portugal (en. Portugal)

/puɾtuˈɣal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Sovereign state located on the Iberian Peninsula.

Portugal is famous for its wines and its historical architecture.

Portugal es famoso por sus vinos y su arquitectura histórica.

Nation that shares a border with Spain and has access to the Atlantic Ocean.

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a popular tourist destination.

Lisboa, la capital de Portugal, es un destino turístico popular.

Country known for its language, Portuguese.

In Portugal, Portuguese is spoken, one of the most spoken languages in the world.

En Portugal se habla portugués, una de las lenguas más habladas del mundo.

The term 'Portugal' comes from the Latin 'Portus Cale', which was the name of an ancient settlement in present-day Oporto.

Portugal is a country

Phrase that indicates that Portugal is a national state.

Portugal es un país

Traveling to Portugal

Expression that refers to going on vacation or tourism in that country.

Viajar a Portugal

Portuguese cuisine

Term that refers to the typical gastronomy of the country.

Cocina portuguesa

Lisbon

Capital of Portugal, famous for its history, culture, and landscapes.

Lisboa

Oporto

Port city in northern Portugal, known for its wine and architecture.

Oporto

Portuguese

Language spoken in Portugal and in many regions of the world.

Portugués

To be Portuguese

In some contexts, 'to be Portuguese' is used to refer to someone with deeply rooted cultural characteristics.

En algunos contextos, 'ser portugués' se usa para referirse a alguien con características culturales muy arraigadas.

To be on vacation in Portugal

Saying that 'one is going to do Portugal' means that someone is going to relax or enjoy a vacation.

Decir que 'se va a fazer a Portugal' significa que alguien va a relajarse o disfrutar de unas vacaciones.